# Radia Perlman: Mother of the Internet

An episode of [Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and Families](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1155392992), 12 Oct 2026, 9:49.

Audio: https://mgln.ai/e/211/traffic.megaphone.fm/TNM8342017662.mp3

Radia Perlman is a brilliant computer scientist who helped make the internet safer and more reliable. She invented something called the Spanning Tree Protocol, which helps computers talk to each other without getting mixed up. Radia's work makes sure that information travels smoothly across the network, just like cars on a road. She was so good at what she did that people started calling her the "Mother of the Internet." Radia Perlman showed everyone how important it is to keep learning and trying new things. Her inventions help people all around the world connect and share information every day. 👉 Upgrade your bedding with Quince for free shipping and 365-day returns: www.quince.com/bedtimehistory 📖 Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of 1776 and checkout our newest audiobooks on Spotify (Part 1 and Part 2) 🎉 Check out our new show, Bedtime Safari! 📢 Donate via Patreon for a shout-out! 📺 500+ YouTube Videos

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